A testament to independent filmmaking, “Sankofa” transports us to a future space mission, one that may not be too distant when it comes to the need for human connection. Indie Street cooperatives’ newest member, Kaleb Wentzel Fisher, has taken ‘story over budget’ to a whole new level with “Sankofa.”

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, one survivor is given the chance to travel across time to stop the cataclysmic event and regain everything he has lost. To do that he must kill the man responsible for sowing the seeds of mankind’s destruction: his past self.

4 p.m. Jamian’s Food and Drink Flying Fish Happy Hour

Cool off with a cold beer compliments of Flying Fish Brewery and Jamian’s, with local live music on the back patio daily.

Filmmaker Joe Minnella spent two years documenting the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in and around the New Jersey Shore area. “After Sandy” is the story of the towns he visited, the residents he met, and the everyday struggle to rebuild after a natural disaster.

Artist Rob Prior brings his ambidextrous painting technique to an event at which Ming Chen, below, is to co-host. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

Famous two-handed painter/performer Rob Prior takes the Count Basie Patio by storm. He’s announced that his surprise painting will be the hardest stage painting he’s ever done. With Q&A hosted by Ming & Mike from AMC’s “Comic Book Men.”

“This arty documentary revisits the strange love affair between Communist Romania and the long-running TV soap ‘Dallas,’ with help from Bobby Ewing himself… rather lovely in its loopy rhythms and luscious visuals, a charmingly personal take on shared cultural memories.” — Hollywood Reporter

The trailer for the documentary, “Can We Take a Joke?” Below, Queen of Mean comic Lisa Lampanelli, who appears in the film, makes a live appearance on the Basie stage as part of the festivities.

Today, we’re all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. “Can We Take A Joke?” offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?

And immediately following the screening: Considerably leaner (though no less meaner) than when she was giving as good as she took on those Comedy Central roasts, Lampanelli takes the Basie stage following the screening, in which she appears. One ticket gets you both shows.

Making its world premiere nearly a month prior to its August 2 release by Lions Gate Pictures, director Jasmin Dizdar’s epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation stars Luke Mably, Ana Ularu and Harvey Keitel. The film tells “the story of a Hungarian citizen whose courage alters the course of World War II as he unwittingly becomes a leader of the opposition and discovers the hero deep within himself.”

A late addition to the festival schedule, the drama replaces the originally announced screening of the new Kevin Smith feature “Yoga Hosers,” which was withdrawn “due to a scheduling conflict.”

Limited single tickets will be made available to ISFF passholders and special invitees.Congo Sanchez lays down the grooves at the Friday night after party at 10th Av. Burrito.